Gaines Elementary School

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Gaines Elementary School Gaines Elementary is a pre-kindergarten through fifth grade school, nestled in the small, rural, family-oriented village of Gaines, Michigan.

The members of Gaines Elementary are closely connected, with each staff member, student, family member and community member playing a significant role in the success of Gaines. The small town atmosphere fosters relationships that are genuine and long-lasting. Our students have excelled on local and state assessments in ELA and math due to a team of teachers and support staff who work diligently to ensure that all students learn and grow socially, develop emotionally, and succeed academically. We use two support systems simultaneously that we believe have solidified our consistent success with our student population, MTSS and PBiS. MTSS (multi-tiered systems of support) delivers differentiated instruction of our research-based curriculum to students based on the analysis of formative and summative assessment data. PBiS is our positive behavior support system that starts with universal behavior expectations that are kid-friendly. Students are recognized for exhibiting our CREEK behaviors: commit to learning, respect others, everyone safe, everyone responsible and kindness counts. Gaines uses a shared leadership approach, with the Principal filling the role of lead learner. Staff, parents and students are all engaged in leadership roles and equipping our students with the skills they need in life to be productive members of society.

Thank you Consumers Energy for visiting our 4th grade today! Mrs Vander Laan worked hard to get this exciting opportunit...
10/16/2026

Thank you Consumers Energy for visiting our 4th grade today! Mrs Vander Laan worked hard to get this exciting opportunity for her classroom. Each student should be coming home with a bag of goodies!

Pickle Pizza Day at Gaines was DELICIOUS! Even if our students didn’t choose it for their lunch, they were offered a sam...
10/09/2026

Pickle Pizza Day at Gaines was DELICIOUS! Even if our students didn’t choose it for their lunch, they were offered a sample! Please find out how much they enjoyed it! Thank you to our AMAZING kitchen ladies for taking risks to help refine young tastebuds! 🥒🍕

Ms Robertson fun facts below:).
10/08/2026

Ms Robertson fun facts below:).

❤️🐉 NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH: MEET KELLIE ROBERTSON!

Throughout October, we’re celebrating our SCCS principals and giving our community a chance to get to know the people behind the principal’s office!

Today we’re featuring Kellie Robertson, Gaines Elementary Principal!

🍎 Years in education:
Kellie is beginning her 19th year in education! She started as a middle school ELA teacher, spent time as an instructional coach and has had the privilege of serving in school leadership. She says she’s learned a lot along the way and is still learning every day!

❤️ What she loves most about Gaines:
“The people! I love the energy, personality and curiosity our students bring each day. I also love watching our staff go above and beyond for kids. There is something pretty special about a school community where people genuinely care about one another.”

🍦 Favorite school lunch:
Ice cream! 😂

🎭 Something you might not know:
Kellie was Ursula in Bye Bye Birdie! She has also read more than 70 books so far this year and is pretty sure she could make almost any situation better with a good playlist and a trip to the ice cream shop.

🐉 Being a Dragon means…
“Showing up for one another, believing in every student, celebrating growth, embracing challenges and being part of something bigger than yourself. It means having pride in who we are, supporting our school family and always finding a reason to ROAR!” 🐉

Thank you, Mrs. Robertson, for your leadership and commitment to our Gaines Dragons!

🌟 Shining Bright! 🌟We are so proud of our Gaines students who earned CREEK Kid today! Whether it was committing to learn...
10/08/2026

🌟 Shining Bright! 🌟
We are so proud of our Gaines students who earned CREEK Kid today! Whether it was committing to learning, kindness, safety, respect, or responsibility, these kids prove that good character matters most.

We love seeing these young leaders grow not just in the classroom, but in how they treat and care for others every single day. Drop a 👏 or 🐉❤️in the comments to cheer them on!

I believe Ms Bishop may have created a new Gaines tradition! 🎃We are sooo lucky to have a staff that ALWAYS goes the ex...
10/07/2026

I believe Ms Bishop may have created a new Gaines tradition! 🎃We are sooo lucky to have a staff that ALWAYS goes the extra mile!! Congrats to all that searched for the pumpkins. Let us know what your kiddos thought about PJ day and this activity in the comments🙂.

Thank you Ms Bishop for organizing a school wide activity for tomorrow!
10/06/2026

Thank you Ms Bishop for organizing a school wide activity for tomorrow!

Remember to brush your teeth and come to school tomorrow in appropriate P.J. attire🙂.
10/06/2026

Remember to brush your teeth and come to school tomorrow in appropriate P.J. attire🙂.

10/06/2026

Hands-on learning in Ms. Bishop’s class! ❤️🐉

🚨 SCCS FAMILIES: WE ARE SO CLOSE! 🚨Tomorrow, October 6, is the deadline, and SCCS is just shy of reaching at least 50% p...
10/05/2026

🚨 SCCS FAMILIES: WE ARE SO CLOSE! 🚨

Tomorrow, October 6, is the deadline, and SCCS is just shy of reaching at least 50% participation in the Educational Benefits Application.

We need your help to get us there!

If you have NOT completed the application yet, please take less than 5 minutes and do it today.

Even if you know you won’t qualify.
Even if you don’t think it applies to your family.
We still need you to complete it.

Participation in these applications directly impacts important funding that supports SCCS students, programs and services.

⏰ DEADLINE: TOMORROW, OCTOBER 6

🔗 https://swartzcreek.familyportal.cloud/

We’re almost there, Dragons. Help us get over the 50% mark!

Ms Robertson and her kids are at Spicer’s Orchard today until 1pm. Come on out and say, “Hi!” If you don’t see me right ...
10/03/2026

Ms Robertson and her kids are at Spicer’s Orchard today until 1pm. Come on out and say, “Hi!” If you don’t see me right away text 1-810-553-6080:).

Address

300 Lansing Street
Gaines, MI
48436

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18105911078

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